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I was DISGUSTED by my MILLIONAIRE Lifestyle - The Cold Truth | Muhammad Al Andalusi

Dec 12, 2025
Muhammad Al Andalusi, a Qur'an teacher and entrepreneur, shares his transformative journey from street dancer to millionaire. He candidly discusses the struggles with wealth and the spiritual battles he faced, revealing how a critical moment rekindled his faith. Muhammad emphasizes the importance of Arabic for understanding the Quran, detailing his unique teaching methods and the challenges he overcame in his business. He reflects on integrating entrepreneurship with spirituality, highlighting how knowledge and worship helped him navigate the temptations of wealth.
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ANECDOTE

Turning Away From Luxury

  • Muhammad Al Andalusi describes rejecting his luxury lifestyle after a spiritual return to the Quran.
  • He sold his car, fired his chauffeur and felt 'disgusted' by living like a king to regain balance.
ANECDOTE

Dance, Community, And Return To Faith

  • Muhammad shares how crump dancing and meeting Muslim peers led him back to Islam and studying the deen.
  • Seeing young black students studying in Medina convinced him knowledge could be 'cool' and inspired his Egypt journey.
INSIGHT

Untranslatability Drives Arabic Study

  • Muhammad realized translations limit access to Quranic meaning and decided to learn Arabic for direct understanding.
  • He highlights 'untranslatability': language carries culture and emotional nuance that translations miss.
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